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WARN notice to state leads to confusion about facility’s fate; new owner will operate facility

Tech company draws on “bee algorithm” to make route optimization accessible for small last-mile delivery fleets.

CN orders 50 electric trucks from Lion Electric Co. to support its intermodal operations in its largest urban markets in Canada.

Waymo joins a growing number of driverless tech firms locating facilities or freight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Aurora, Nuro, Kodiak Robotics and TuSimple.

“J.B. Hunt 360 is all about creating the most efficient transportation network in North America – which means matching the right shipment with the right truck at the right time,” said McGee.

Canadian Pacific and CN say the deepwater ports are key to gaining market share.

In Alaska, oil and politics (and logistics) mix. Big time.

Delta announces Gil West’s departure, Sterling Transportation reports Cristine Olvera’s arrival and Leadership Florida picks Frederick Wong to join class.

Nuclear verdicts and social inflation may mean greater scrutiny during loss control visits for fleet operators. Understand the goals and purpose of the loss control visit and how to prepare for it.

Additional tropical cyclones could develop in the Atlantic this week, on the heels of Hurricane Laura.

Strong spot market fundamentals and low inventories prompt UBS analyst Tom Wadewitz to raise truckload carriers’ earnings estimates for the second half of 2020.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a tight trucking market could hamper Hurricane Laura recovery efforts plus Tyson Foods steps up and spot rates could be ready to rise.

A district court judge has signed off on a $48.9M class-action settlement for employees of two of the nation’s largest railway suppliers that are alleged to have engaged in no-poaching agreements.

Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast, affecting freight markets. Plus, iconic retail brands may declare bankruptcy by year’s end, game-changing sales call role-playing strategies and so much more!

In the early days of working remotely, a few key challenges became apparent, with efficient internal communication coming to the forefront.

The new factories from Boston-based Creation Technologies, Austria-based Pollmann International and El Paso, Texas-based MFG Solutions, Luxembourg-based Ikano Industries, and Milwaukee Tools will create more than 3,400 new jobs in Mexico.

Price inflation has tapered off for many – not all – air cargo markets during the second half of August. Shippers shouldn’t get used to it.

Hurricane Laura hit at a time when trucking capacity is unusually tight, a fact that may hinder the recovery efforts.

Trucks had to navigate around fallen trees along I-10 Westbound in Louisiana Thursday in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

At its recent user conference, Trimble announced several new features and options for its TMS products as well as integrations with KeepTruckin and project44.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced food companies, along with trucking and relief groups, to pivot to how they normally respond to natural disasters like Hurricane Laura.

Capacity is surging, where will capacity be in the fallout from Hurricane Laura?

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, markets remain on fire and indications are it may continue that way for quite a while. Plus, portions of I-10 reopen following Hurricane Laura and hearing impaired truckers seek relief from certain CDL requirements.

The strength in the trucking market marches on.

LTL and parcel networks slowly restore service with the hurricane way to the north.

Diesel market continues to trend lower after upward movement earlier in the week

Class I railroad crews will spend the next two days clearing downed trees and restoring electric power along tracks in southern Louisiana.

UPS is a modern-day version of the Pony Express, which operated its eastern terminal outside Kansas City. UPS is adding space at the Kansas City airport to park five aircraft wingtip to wingtip.

TFI International has agreed to acquire APPS Transport Group in a move that will bolster one of the company’s weak links: its Canadian less-than-truckload business.

Agency looking for 200-400 drivers to participate in pilot project.

The circular economy, robots as a service, C.H. Robinson’s integration push, TriumphPay goes mobile, more

CEO Prince says insurance product offering with Aon beginning to gain traction

A Texas appeals court ordered a new trial in a suit accusing an FTS International truck driver of causing a collision while under the influence of drugs.

Truckers can now use a large portion of I-10 in Louisiana that had been closed due to Hurricane Laura.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges is expected to announce an initial decision in this multibillion-dollar complaint against the ocean carriers by August 2021.

The latter half of 2020 looks to bring positive load volumes and favorable conditions for carriers. It appears Q2’s recessionary conditions couldn’t slow the trucking industry.

Spot rates out of LA and Dallas are remarkably high and the tight capacity in those markets is driving the freight cycle.

Carriers are restrategizing and putting greater emphasis on servicing their grounded aircraft, spurring an increase in the maintenance, repair and operations business.

CSX expects the construction of two new intermodal terminals, one in North Carolina and the other in Ohio, to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.

The remnants of Hurricane Laura could flood areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, Hurricane Laura has left quite an impact in Louisiana. Plus, Convoy and […]

Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.

Truck drivers, search and rescue groups and humanitarian relief organizations, deliver critical medical supplies, food and other essentials after Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast.

Thursday was quiet but heavy activity booking loads will begin quickly.

Humanitarian logistics executive says much cleanup work lies ahead.

The head transportation analyst at Deutsche Bank says a market that sped up through the second quarter has raced ahead so far in the third

Some ships bypass calls at Port NOLA this week, although Port Houston reports no schedule changes.

Union Pacific reports serious damage to its tracks near Lake Charles after Hurricane Laura pushed across Louisiana.

Supply chain leaders discuss storm response, relief, impacts, and recovery on today’s episode.

Hurricane Laura has killed at least four people in Louisiana. More damage is likely even as the storm weakens and moves farther inland.

Demand headwinds will place “downwards pressure on revenue and earnings likely into 2021” for trailer manufacturer Wabash National. This was part of the rationale behind credit rating agency Moody’s lowering its ratings on the company.

Hong Kong-based 3PL’s warehouse business suffers from shrinking inventories, but forwarding business saves the day, leading to $109 million first-half profit.

Carriers take no chances, shutting down stations as Laura does her business.

If you’re an airline with the name Scoot, you’ve got to move fast. The Singapore carrier did that when it transitioned to cargo flights and removing passenger seats.

Imagine the paper, ink and storage saved by having drivers check in and sign the BOL without one human interaction or piece of paper.

Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.

Truck stops using generators to reopen stores.

FreightWaves will provide SONAR, its freight data and analytics platform, free through 9/4/2020 due to Hurricane Laura.

Key ports and roads across the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

Innovation in the maritime industry relies on top-down mandates that are complicated by multilayered regulatory regimes and compliance requirements.

Weight and permitting restrictions are part of Abbott’s order

8VC founding partner Jake Medwell has become the most active freight tech investor in the past five years. He told FreightWaves how the space is changing.

Weekly U.S. intermodal traffic continues upward, but Hurricane Laura could threaten that trend.

Google, Ware2Go to provide free deliveries for end users clicking on Google merchant ads.

Even after landfall, Hurricane Laura remains dangerous. “There will be parts of Lake Charles underwater that no living human being has ever seen before.”

Mark Okerstrom says, “Though they are different in many respects, at their core both Convoy and Expedia are technology-enabled marketplaces.”

Hurricane Laura is closing in on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and is expected to bring extreme winds and a “catastrophic” storm surge of possibly 20 feet of water.

“The scope of methamphetamine abuse in the U.S. is on the rise,” said Andrew Douglas, port director for the Laredo port of entry.

Hurricane Laura’s onslaught has begun to disrupt air logistics in Texas.

Cesarone, Price get new roles

Logistics aid network seeking assistance from transportation sector.

The pandemic, trade war and a communication gap have muddled implementation of a $10-per-TEU surcharge.

Commodity diesel prices are up just a few cents from the end of last week

The trans-Atlantic may not be the dominant container market, but it remains dependable for hungry ocean consolidators and forwarders.

Triten Real Estate Partners acquires less-than-truckload terminal in sale-leaseback arrangement with XPO Logistics.

Schneider has announced it will test Daimler Trucks’ eCascadia electric truck while Navistar and Volvo Trucks ink deals to expand charging opportunities.

Wabtec’s former chief technology officer departs for CN; Wabtec appoints a new leader to the role.

3D printing company Desktop Metal adds $575 million in capital to advance its efforts to reshape the manufacturing sector.

Just 3½ years after J.B. Hunt Transport Services purchased its first International LT Series on-highway tractor, the carrier has taken delivery of its 5,000th from Navistar.

Massachusetts-based XYZ Robotics says its robots can pick anything and place it anywhere.

The recent death and destruction at the Port of Beirut from ammonium nitrate reminds us that continued carelessness with handling this substance dooms us to repeat history.

Hurricane Laura, eyeing U.S. landfall Wednesday night, is now forecast to produce a “life-threatening storm surge” along parts of the Gulf Coast.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Schneider National, Navistar and Volvo Trucks North America all announced advancements to electric vehicle testing and charging networks. Plus, a warehouse robotics company and 3D additive printing firm land investment rounds.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the third-quarter financial report from BMO suggests positive financial momentum for carriers, and a Tennessee freight brokerage continues record growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricane Laura is predicted to make landfall near Port Houston, part of the nation’s largest logistics hub for oil, gas and petrochemicals.

The president of Dan-Gulf Shipping said the stolen funds were not a major factor in shuttering the company.

U.S. importers turn to Chinese sellers in the wake of COVID.

Freight storm center coverage, The Home Depot navigates COVID-19, and more

West Coast regional parcel delivery company OnTrac will impose peak-season holiday delivery surcharges for the first time in its 29-year history.

The CARES Act was a Band-Aid for the airline industry, holding tens of thousands of jobs in place for a brief period. Now the Band-Aid is coming off and without a fresh dressing, American Airlines and competitors are planning big layoffs.

The Surface Transportation Board and the Federal Railroad Administration administrator seek answers about Class I rail performance, while labor groups question furlough-related actions.

Now is a good time for carriers that boosted their balance sheets with PPP loans to leverage that by investing in technology.

Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night, hitting the Gulf Coast somewhere near the Texas-Louisiana border.

Trident is converting spot opportunities to contracted business in the pandemic.

UPS Capital customers are able to go to an online portal 24/7 and submit claims for themselves.

DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.

Good news: Ocean volumes are recovering from COVID.

The region of the country can make a big difference when it comes to deployment of electric trucks.

Digital yard management company PINC is joining forces with supply chain Internet of Things platform project44 to enhance real-time visibility and automation solutions for carriers and shippers. PINC’s system already […]

C.H. Robinson has added integrations with 19 TMS/ERP systems to its Navisphere platform, giving customers easy access to real-time pricing and capacity assurance tools.